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The Alliance for a Tobacco Free Ontario applauds the Chief Medical Officer Health of Ontario for a comprehensive 2023 Annual Report addressing tobacco and vape use

April 12, 2024April 12, 2024 by Karlson Yip

In March 2024, the Chief Medical Officer of Health (CMOH) for Ontario released an extensive report focused on substance use and its detrimental effects. The report presents a strong strategic plan aimed at addressing tobacco and vape use and its repercussions. The Alliance for a Tobacco Free Ontario (ATFO) which includes the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke, the Canadian Lung Association, the Ontario Medical Association, the Ontario Public Health Association, the Ontario Tobacco Research Unit, and the Lung Health Foundation strongly supports the report and its recommendations, particularly its holistic strategy for tackling not only tobacco and vaping use, but also other new nicotine products, essential for protecting Ontarians.

Lung Health Foundation recognizes the Ford Government’s vape tax as the first crucial first step to addressing the youth vaping crisis

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Kaitlyn Allen

This is a positive step toward addressing a growing youth vaping crisis and building a Smoke-Free Generation!

Lung Health Foundation Welcomes Rachel Jacobs as New Vice President of Partnerships and Development

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023 by Kavitha Aryharan

Rachel Jacobs is the LHF’s new Vice President of Partnerships and Development. Learn more about the big impact she’ll have on our community!

What are an estimated 750,000 Canadian youth doing DAILY?

January 25, 2024September 22, 2023 by Kaitlyn Allen

A young woman of colour thinks pensively. Her finger rests on her chin and her gaze is up and to the right. There is a big white question mark next to her.

We hit the street to find out how much Canadians know about a rapidly growing lung health threat.

Lung Cancer Awareness In The News

May 31, 2023December 5, 2022 by Stephan Furlin

The Lung Health Foundation recently appeared on a full-page of the Toronto Star. The article documents our efforts as an organization to raise awareness regarding key lung cancer issues, to advocate for better policy decisions surrounding support and treatment, and to reduce the unjust stigma surrounding this disease.

Money Matters and your lung health journey

September 19, 2022September 1, 2022 by Samantha

Join us on September 21st at 1:00 pm EST for a FREE one hour webinar via Zoom hosted in partnership with Wellspring.

Treatment Access for ALK+ Lung Cancer Patients

March 21, 2022February 16, 2022 by Lung Health Foundation

Lung Health Foundation urges government to re-evaluate the funding recommendations made for these treatments and give ALK+ lung cancer.

Protected: Better Breathing Week

November 22, 2023October 26, 2021 by Lung Health Foundation

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Lung Health Foundation and Canada’s Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats present: COVID-19 Policy Forum Series

July 5, 2022August 10, 2021 by Lung Health Foundation

Join us for a three-part policy series where you’ll hear from leading Canadian COVID-19 experts on how governments could have responded better. Limited seating. Register now!

Asthma-Safe Kids Learning Series

August 20, 2021August 5, 2021 by Lung Health Foundation

a diverse group of children smile together in a line

Join us for three unique asthma education sessions on August 17, 18, and 19. Learn how to maximize your child’s safety and prevent asthma attacks!